CLINIC SCHEDULE

CLINIC SCHEDULE

Schedule of clinics is listed by clinician name

Allen, Jerry

AFTER MARKET MODIFICATION OF VEHICLES TO MATCH PROTOTYPE

There are many HO vehicles available in the marketplace, but not everything we could wish. Jerry will explore not only what vehicles are available, but also what resin and etched detail parts are available to super detail, kitbash or scratchbuild vehicles to exactly meet your needs. Examples will be available for viewing as well as catalog information on what's available.

TUESDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

SATURDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Almond, Anita

CACTUS COUNTRY

All saguaro cacti are not alike. This clinic will show you examples in the wild and give you some ideas about scale for O gauge, HO, and N. Then you will have an opportunity to build your own from wire and Sculpey clay. You may also wish to make barrel cacti to scale. Limit: 20, $3.00 material fee. The cactus or cacti will be picked up in the Clinic Office on Wednesday after they are baked.

TUESDAY 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Anaheim Committee,

BINGO PARTY

Join the party and enjoy an evening playing BINGO and win some prizes. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

CITRUS RECIPE EXCHANGE

We will discuss the use of citrus in cooking and share recipes. E-mail your favorite recipes using citrus to: dryno47@cox.net and I will put them into a booklet for you to take home. Happy cooking! All clinics and demonstrations are free how ever there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

MONDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

CROSS STITCH SESSION

All clinics and demonstrations are free how ever there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

TUESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DECORATE A GLASS CANDLE HOLDER WITH WIRE AND BEADS

Come play with wire and beads. We will decorate a candle holder and make a key chain. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

DECORATE A PICTURE FRAME

This project takes a little glue to embellish a picture frame. All clinics and demonstrations are free how ever there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

FRIDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

DECORATE A WINE/GIFT SACK

This fun stenciling project will enable you to choose a theme for everyday or a holiday. Makes a great gift. All clinics and demonstrations are free how ever there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

FELTING PROJECT DEMONSTRATION

Needle felting is an ancient art form that is enjoying a revival. It is a process of locking wool fibers together using a barbed needle. We will be making a pin using this method. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

THURSDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FLORAL PROJECT USING DRIED CITRUS

This project will use dried citrus to make a great smelling arrangement to brighten your home. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

JEWELRY MAKING WITH JANET

Project to be announced but I can assure you that Janet has had great projects in the past so this is one to look forward to. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LEMON LAYOFF

We are adding a little twist to this game so join us for free gifts and an opportunity to get to know each other better. NOTE: THIS CLINIC WILL START IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WELCOME MESSAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

MONDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MAKE A CARD THAT CONTAINS A GIFT OF TEA OR COCOA

In this card making class we will use fabric cut outs to make a cup or mug that will hold a packet of coco or a tea bag. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

MAKE A CIGAR BOX PURSE

Come transform a cigar box into a treasure box or a purse using paper, ribbon, fabric and a little hardware. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

MAKE A FABRIC COVERED JOURNAL

Wonder Under adhesive is the magic that makes this project so easy. Come and learn how to decorate lots of objects with fabric and make a journal. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

MAKE AN AN "OREO" COOKIE TRAIN!

Oreo cookies, graham crackers ice cream cones, candy and frosting make this delicious eatable decoration. School age children (accompanied by an adult) can join in on this project. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MAKE AN ORNAMENT YOUR CHOICE ANY HOLIDAY OR SEASON

We haven’t finalized this project but it will involve simple stitching and lots of fun. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

FRIDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

MAKE IT TAKE IT FABRIC TRAIN PIN

Come make this easy no-sew pin or its light sewing version and we can wear them all week. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

FRIDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

ORIGAMI

The details of this class will be announced later but be assured it will involve paper! All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

THURSDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

PLAY TRAINS DOMINO'S

Everyone is welcome here to learn a great version of Dominos! All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

MONDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

QUILTING DEMO TRAIN T-SHIRT QUILT

We hope to have the owner of a local quilt shop present this demo only class with great ideas on using those old shirts with train or sports logos. All clinics and demonstrations are free however there will be a supply fee of $5.00 or less per projects you choose to make.

THURSDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WARM-UP AMERICA: LEARN TO KNIT OR CROCHET

In this clinic we will be working on Afghan squares in both knitting and crochet. We will have supplies and tools, however if you have any left over yarns that you would like to donate or have your own needles and or hooks to use, please bring them. These learning squares will be used to make Afghans for those in need.

MONDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

WELCOME AND AN INTRODUCTION TO NON-RAIL ACTIVITIES

Come join us for coffee or tea and learn about the weeks activities. We hop you meet new friends reunite with old friends and learn a little about getting the most out of convention.

MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Angstead, Frank

INTERMOUNTAIN RAILWAY COMPANY -- PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

An overview of the formation, development and operation of a well-known model railroad manufacturer. Emphasis on product mix, business relationships, and company values. This is a commercial clinic.

THURSDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

FRIDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Arendes, Dave

WEATHERING MODERN FREIGHT CARS

Weathering freight cars using a variety of techniques including air brushing acrylics, dry brushing, and the use of graffiti decals. The purpose is to make your models look realistic.

MONDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Baird, David

STEEL TRACK 4 - STEEL INDUSTRY KITS ON MODULES

Fitting the Walthers blast furnace and coke plant kits onto modules. I will use photos and drawings, and possibly video segments, showing how I am fitting these kits onto portable 8 foot long modules. These will extend an existing modular club's visual interest, and provide new operating possibilities.

THURSDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Best, Dr. John

MODELING PROTOTYPICAL INDUSTRIAL DETAILS

Based on the prototype, I will give you practical techniques for adding appealing industrial details. You'll see how to construct details from household items, parts of kits and from scratch. Sources for obtaining industrial details from the major manufacturers and cottage industries will also be covered. The techniques and resources are suited for heavy or lighter industries. Included: vents, tanks, scaffolds, conveyors, electrical meters, valves, doors, roof details, piping, segmented elbows and more.

MONDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

TUESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

STEEL TRACK 1 - MODELING STEEL MILL DETAILS

Based on the details seen on steel mill structures, I will give you workable know-how for adding them to your models. The techniques and resources in this clinic are uniquely designed for steel mill modeling. You will learn how to construct appealing details from household items, parts of kits and from scratch. Sources for obtaining them from cottage industries and the major manufacturers will also be given. Included: vents, tanks, scaffolds, conveyors, electrical meters, valves, doors, roof details, piping, segmented elbows, caged ladders, and more.

THURSDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Bloch, Bruce

ESTATE PLANNING

On average, life expectancy statistics state that women will outlive their significant others. What does the widow do with the layout, the model train collection, train books and other assets? Along with these issues, this presentation will also discuss important matters such as living trusts, probate and estate taxes.

TUESDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Bragdon, Joel

CREATING GEODESIC FOAM SCENERY

This clinic is an in depth and comprehensive look at all aspects of cast resin/foam scenery. These fast, easy and clean methods produce spectacular results using odorless resins. A light weight mountain railroad diorama will be sceniced during the clinic from the bench work up. Foam bench work and roadbed, foam hard shell and resin/foam rock casting will be demonstrated. Also painting foam scenery, vegetation and final detailing will be covered. This is a commercial clinic.

TUESDAY 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

FAST & EASY WEATHERING

Learn to weather models realistically by learning from nature and the real world. Many interesting techniques will be examined; both old and new methods and materials. All are quick and easy to learn and do. There will be a hands-on session for the attendees during the latter portion of the clinic. Everyone will have an opportunity to try several of the demonstrated methods. This is a commercial clinic.

THURSDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bronson, Dick - David DuChamp - Bob Jacobsen

ADD SIGNALS TO YOUR LAYOUT WITH JMRI/PANELPRO

PanelPro can help you add signals to your layout. This clinic starts with info on how to connect turnouts, occupancy detectors and signals. It then shows the basics of signal logic, and how to configure PanelPro to control simple ABS signaling. This builds on the "Introduction to PanelPro" clinic, and is followed by the "2D CTC Machine" clinic.

SUNDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

CREATE A DETAILED 2D CTC MACHINE MODEL WITH JMRI/PANELPRO

PanelPro allows you to add a fully functioning model CTC machine to your layout, either a 2D (two dimensional) virtual panel on a computer screen, or in 3D using actual switches and lights. This clinic shows you the basics of how it's done, and teaches what you need to know to create one for your own railroad's dispatcher. The demo includes the sounds and prototypical interlocking of a mid 20th century classic US&S machine.

MONDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

INTRODUCTION TO LAYOUT CONTROL WITH JMRI/PANELPRO

PanelPro is a tool that can help you add control panels, signals, and other automation to your layout. This clinic will help you get started, and show you how to create simple computer based control panels for your layout.

SUNDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

FRIDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Burgess, Jack, MMR

RESIN KIT ASSEMBLY TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

There are now literally hundreds of resin kits available, allowing modelers to accurately replicate strings of prototype freight cars with all of their subtle variations. However, these kits are not necessarily easy to assemble. In this clinic, Jack will share some tips and techniques to make the assembly of resin kits easier and quicker with fewer problems and, more importantly, more fun.

MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Camplin, Roger

STEEL TRACK 5 - SPEAKER'S FORUM

Here's your chance to ask the questions that you have and to listen to the experts answers.

THURSDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Carnighan, Mark

ARCHITECTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR MODEL RAILROADS

Have you ever looked at a model scene and wondered why one looks more right than another, even though the model building skills are equal. This clinic will present the various common design standards and "rules of thumb" used in Architectural design and some site planning. By knowing and applying the basic design rules both scratch built and kitbashed structures may be built to look more realistic. And with some simple site design and civil engineering guidelines, the placement of the structures and their surroundings also can be more realistic.

MONDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

TUESDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

MICRO CAMERAS FOR MODEL RAILROADS

Ever wonder what the trackside view of the trains running through your miniature railroad empire looked like. Or even better the engineers’ or passengers’ view. This clinic will explore the various ways that the current selection of low cost closed circuit and even wireless micro-cameras can be used on a model railroad layout. Some of the applications will include placing cameras inside of different trackside structures in order to watch the trains go by in a scale view. Others topics include using the cameras for control of remote and hidden areas and their cost vs. typical track detection systems. And last, but not least, the issues of on board video will be explored and demos of the hardware will be shown. And if all this is not cool enough, it is all done in N scale.

MONDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

TUESDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Chandler, Paul

MAKING COMMERCIAL TURNOUTS OPERATE RELIABLY

Turnouts can and should operate like a piece of ordinary straight track. If you have derailments or locomotives that stop or stutter or lights that blink going through a turnout then there is a problem. Fortunately, these problems can be solved with most brands of turnouts.

MONDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

THURSDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Clark, Robert A.

LAYOUT DESIGN WITH A PASSENGER TRAIN ORIENTATION

LDSIG -

Track plans for passenger train oriented layouts suggest how passenger terminals and main line layout design elements can be pulled together. Layout design elements such turning arrangements, express and mail facilities, and coach yard requirements such as car washers, servicing platforms, Pullman and commissary buildings, and craft shops will be covered. Main line elements include junctions for merging and splitting of trains and through stations with setouts will be discussed also. NOTE: This is the same as LDSIG Clinic 2b.

SATURDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

LD SIG TRACK 2b -- LAYOUT DESIGN WITH A PASSENGER TRAIN ORIENTATION

OPSig CLINC - LDSIG -

TUESDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

MAIL BY RAIL

Mail was sorted in Railway Post Office cars on moving trains for over 100 years. The railroads also moved mail in a variety of other car types. This clinic illustrates and discusses these car types, their operation in passenger trains, and the evolution of interior hardware and sorting procedures.

MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

THURSDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Connery, Dave - Brad Lloyd

BASIC SCENERY 1: BASIC COMPLETED SCENERY

This series is a set of 7 clinics, each clinic stands alone but taken as a whole, they will provide you with all the information to build complete scenes for your layout. There is a separate handout for each clinic, you can attend the entire series or just those in areas you want more information.

Before your eyes, Brad and Dave will create a credible basic scene and prove to you that you do have the skill and time to complete scenes on your layout or diorama. This will be done live in HO but the techniques work for every scale. This duo will take you from a scenery base to a finished scene you will be proud of and show, using simple techniques, how excellent results can be achieved. Watch as they complete a scene, step-by-step as they show and describe how to achieve similar results on your model railroad.

WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

BASIC SCENERY 2: MODELING WATER

Brad and Dave will show examples of various water modeling methods and products and explain their experiences in using these techniques. You will understand the details of just how each product is successfully used, possible problems and fixes and see HO examples of each of these approaches. The clinic will include modeling still water in ponds and pools, large lakes, moving water and water falls.

WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

BASIC SCENERY 3: MODELING ROADS

Learn numerous ways to model streets and roads on your layout. Included will be dirt, gravel, brick, cobblestone, macadam, and concrete surfaces. We will cover road building over a variety of eras. Both commercial products and "scratch building" techniques will be shown. In addition to road services we will cover road and road-side details as well as rail crossings and street rails to enhance your layouts highways and byways.

WEDNESDAY 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

BASIC SCENERY 4: MODELING FENCES AND WALLS

Fences and walls are very common man made features found in great diversity throughout railroad scenes. You will learn a variety of techniques using both commercial products and how to create these features from scratch. Residential, commercial, industrial and farm fences made of wood, wire and metal will be demonstrated. Retaining walls, tunnel walls, wing walls and building foundations will be shown using brick, concrete, wood, stone and steel. These techniques can add great realism to otherwise common scenes.

WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

BASIC SCENERY 5: MODELING TREES

A variety of trees are essential in nearly every model railroad scene. While great finished trees are available, to get the size, shape, color and density of the trees in the area you are modeling you will probably need to create some or possibly all your trees. In this clinic we will cover a number of time tested techniques that produce consistently good trees of various types using modern materials available to most modelers. We will show trees appropriate to eastern and western locals, mountains and valleys, cities and forests. Techniques will be discussed and results exhibited.

WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BASIC SCENERY 6: DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Beginning with typical scenes found on model railroads, Brad and Dave will show you how to greatly enhance these scenes using simple and effective methods of detailing. They will cover rural scenes, farm scenes, residential scenes, down town scenes and industrial scenes. You will probably be amazed at what a difference reasonably simple steps can do to enhance scenes and you will see the differences, side-by-side.

WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

BASIC SCENERY 7: MODELING WINTER SCENES

Every year large portions of North America are blanketed with that white fluffy stuff. One of the most dramatic shows on earth has been the mighty struggle of the railroads to conquer the elements of winter. Unfortunately neither this drama nor the wonderfully quaint holiday scenes found on cards find a place on our layouts. In this special scenery application you will learn how to add a variety of winter looks to your model scenes.

WEDNESDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Crammer, Dave

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROTOTYPE: CAJON AND TEHACHAPI

There are two major easily accessible train watching spots in Southern California. These are Cajon Pass and Tehachapi which includes the loop. The purpose of the clinic is to demonstrate with both aerial and ground level photography how these two complexes work and where you can go to get the best possible pictures. One of the frustrating aspects of the first time railfan in an area as large as these two is where to go. Hopefully this will give enough of an overall view to maximize the experience.

TUESDAY 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

THURSDAY 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROTOTYPE: THE TWO PORTS

How does the complex of the Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports work? How does it all fit together? Where can I go to get the best shots and where is the most action (not always the same place). Using aerial as well as ground level photography I hope to give you a better understanding of a confusing area which together make up one of the busiest harbors in the world.

TUESDAY 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

THURSDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Crowley, Allen

MAKING YOUR OWN CASTINGS

The clinic describes the construction and use of RTV and latex molding material to produce molds of scenic details, car parts and buildings for use on model railroads. The molds can be used to cast the finished parts using a variety of materials including plaster, epoxies, urethanes and low melting temperature metals. The construction of master models and the materials that can be used as well as some of the various types of molding techniques would be covered.

MONDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

WEDNESDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Day, Charles (Bill) - Carla D. Day

BUILD A WAREHOUSE ROLL-UP DOOR

Build the key mechanism for an animated warehouse roll-up door. A Tortoise switch machine will need to be supplied by the modeler after returning home. Materials for the key mechanism will be provided. A $10.00 fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials. Fine scale animation subjects will be covered.

MONDAY 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

FINE SCALE ANIMATION FOR OPERATION

This power point presentation uses, in part, motion pictures to show the principles of fine scale animation involving on-line structures: coal tipples, water tanks, bascule bridges, water plugs, warehouse roll-up doors, shop exhaust fans, miners' elevators, working dump trucks, blast furnace skip hoists, crossing gate illuminated arms and other structures. One or more animated models will be displayed and operated. This clinic also surveys briefly other authors' animation involving sound, motion, smoke and lighting. The handout includes a DVD with motion picture footage.

THURSDAY 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Deis, Paul

LD SIG TRACK 5b -- DESIGNING A GARDEN RAILROAD, SURVEY TO CONSTRUCTION

Building a Garden Railroad is different then an indoor one. Outdoors you have real topography to work in or through, weather considerations and drainage. We will look at accurate survey of land. Designing the right of way to maintain a designed grade. Working with cuts and fills. Designing for operations and train watching. This is as close as it gets to building a real railroad.

TUESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

DiPaola, Jim

STEEL TRACK 2 -- MAKING STEEL: THE BASIC OXYGEN FURNACE

This clinic will describe the process of converting iron to steel in a Basic Oxygen Furnace. Examples of current prototype BOF's will be shown as well as Jim's scratch built BOF model on his modern day P&LE layout. Railroad traffic and switch movements for the steel mill on the layout will also be shown.

THURSDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Draper, Barry

ATSF & SP SIGNALLING PRACTICES

A look at the history, type of signals used and common practices followed for installation of signals by the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. Every railroad in the US had its own twist on signaling busy main lines. The SP and ATSF were two major players in Southern California, and are popular railroads to model. With only a little effort the signals on your layout can correctly model your prototype.

MONDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

COMPARISON OF HO DCC SOUND DECODERS

Sound has added a new dimension to model railroading, but which sound decoder is best? I will offer a comparison of the features, size, price, and quality of the popular HO decoders. I will have installed examples and let the decoders "speak for themselves" so you can hear them in action.

MONDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

WEDNESDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Duchamp, David - Bob Jacobsen - Dick Bronson

INTRO TO DECODER PROGRAMMING WITH JMRI/DECODERPRO

DecoderPro is a computer program written by a bunch of model railroaders to makes it easier to get the most out of DCC decoders. This clinic will help you get started with JMRI and Decoder Pro, and show you how to configure the motor, lights and sounds in your decoders. See also the "Advanced DecoderPro" clinic later.

SUNDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FRIDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

USING THE JMRI/PANELPRO LAYOUT EDITOR

PanelPro is a program for controlling model railroads created by a bunch of hobbyists. The "Layout Editor", new this year, makes it much easier to create control panels, signaling, and other forms of logic. This clinic introduces the Layout Editor and helps you figure out what you can do with it.

MONDAY 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Eaton, Leslie, MMR

MODELING w/ THE MASTERS: NANO-ANIMATION ELECTRONICS WORKSHOP

Learn the basics of circuit construction and add simple and inexpensive animation to your layout. Construct a dual power supply and choose a second circuit to be powered by it: a bright strobe flashing unit, or a motion animation unit, or a crossing flasher with a synchronized bell. Several new circuits will be added to this through MMR's. Attendees should have some experience soldering small parts. Attendees must bring a small soldering iron (max 40 watts) and stand with sponge, small needle-nose pliers, small side cutters, a clamping tweezers (to use as a heat-sink), a small slot-type screwdriver, and an Optivisor/magnifier (if needed). Workshop cost covers all kit materials. Attendance limited to 24.

WEDNESDAY 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM

NANO ANIMATION FOR UNDER $10

Animation for your layout the easy way. Leslie shows off an incredible variety of electronic projects that can be created cheaply from commonly available or obtainable products. A must see clinic!

MONDAY 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

THURSDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

TIPS & TRICKS FOR SCRATCHBUILDING

What's in your toolbox? Leslie covers a wide variety of ideas, techniques and surprising tools to improve your scratchbuilding and kit-bashing skills. Be ready to have fun! Appropriate for modelers of all scales and levels from beginner to MMRs.

MONDAY 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

THURSDAY 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Edwards, Bill

POLYESTER TREES DONE RIGHT

Since writing the original article on the subject (May 1983 RMC), many modelers have left out certain key steps in modeling the canopy of the forest in the correct manner. Additionally, certain new availability of products used has made the entire process less troublesome and more inviting. The writer of the original article will demonstrate how to gain more satisfactory results from this technique as well as how to utilize the new materials to allow for less trouble in manufacture of the trees and better results in the finished product. The making of trees from weeds will also be discussed and demonstrated.

SATURDAY 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PROPER WEATHERING, SIMULATED DAMAGE AND REPAIRS TO INTERMODAL EQUIPMENT

Bill has been working with Intermodal equipment for the Southern Ry and Norfork Southern since 1970. In that time, Bill has seen a lot of damage and repair of this equipment. Come and see and hear about how to realistically weather your IM equipment as well as how to simulate typical damage and repairs.

THURSDAY 10: